Chapter 3 -‐ Part 1: Impact of Computers February 26, 2013 Technology surrounds (permeates) us and the students we teach. • Smart phones & texting • Tablets • Computers • Smart boards • Video games • Cameras • Audio recording • Television • Transportation • Shopping and online • Online banking • Watches • Appliances • Security systems • Digital billboards • Storage devices • Exercise machines • Elevators • Urinals • Communication • Medical field (MRI, CAT) Students will use and learn technology in spite of you!! SDL – Self Directed Learning No matter what technology we use we cannot forget that the piece of tech is just another TOOL (tools extend human capability) we use.
Hammer (TOOL)
What skills and abilities do our students need from us to be successful in today and tomorrows world?